Code of Massachusetts Regulations 244 CMR - BOARD OF REGISTRATION IN NURSING
Here’s an organized overview of the 244 CMR – Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts):
📘 Overview of 244 CMR
The Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN) regulations are structured into ten parts, which define the full scope of nursing licensure, practice standards, disciplinary actions, and educational program approval in Massachusetts (mass.gov):
244 CMR 1.00 – Reserved
244 CMR 2.00 – Reserved
244 CMR 3.00 – Registered Nurse & Licensed Practical Nurse
244 CMR 4.00 – Advanced Practice Registered Nursing (mass.gov, casetext.com, mass.gov)
244 CMR 5.00 – Continuing Education (mass.gov)
244 CMR 6.00 – Approval of Nursing Education Programs & General Conduct (mass.gov)
244 CMR 7.00 – Action on Complaints (investigations, summary suspensions)
244 CMR 8.00 – Licensure Requirements (mass.gov, mass.gov)
244 CMR 9.00 – Standards of Conduct for Nurses (mass.gov)
244 CMR 10.00 – Definitions & Severability (mass.gov)
✅ Key Sections at a Glance
Licensure Requirements (244 CMR 8.00)
Defines criteria for becoming an RN or LPN, including examinations and application procedures (mass.gov).
Continuing Education (244 CMR 5.00)
Requires licensed nurses to participate in CE activities to maintain current knowledge and competence (mass.gov).
Approval of Nursing Programs (244 CMR 6.00)
Specifies accreditation standards, program structure (e.g., NCLEX preparation), faculty qualifications, and in-state vs. out-of-state program criteria .
Advanced Practice Nursing (244 CMR 4.00)
Governs APRNs (e.g., nurse practitioners) and outlines authorization and supervision requirements (reddit.com).
Standards of Conduct (244 CMR 9.00)
Details ethical and legal obligations—e.g., scope of practice, unlicensed practice, consequences of impairment, patient abandonment, and disciplinary grounds (mass.gov).
Complaints & Board Actions (244 CMR 7.00)
Establishes the framework for investigations, disciplinary procedures, and summary suspension of licenses.
Definitions (244 CMR 10.00)
Provides glossary and legal terms used throughout the regulations.
📄 Useful Resources & Contacts
Official PDFs can be downloaded from the Mass.gov Trial Court Law Libraries pages (e.g., 244 CMR 4.00–9.00). Each section includes dates of last updates (e.g., CMR 8.00 updated April 25, 2025; CMR 6.00 updated May 26, 2023) (mass.gov, law.cornell.edu, mass.gov, mass.gov).
Purchase printed copies via the Massachusetts State Bookstore (approx. $4–6) (reddit.com).
Board contact info:
Email: nursing.admin@state.ma.us
Phone: (800) 414‑0168 or (617) 973‑0900 (reddit.com, mass.gov).
Address: 250 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108 (mass.gov).
🧭 How to Navigate 244 CMR
Identify the relevant part based on your need:
Education program → Part 6
Licensure process → Part 8
Practice ethics or scope → Part 9
APRN credentialing → Part 4
Download the PDF from Mass.gov for full legal text.
Review definitions in Part 10 for clarity on terminology.
Reach out to BORN directly for questions, clarifications, or advisory rulings.
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